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Harem Cinema
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November 5, 2020
Subject: Thank You Unknown
Subject: Thank You Unknown
Haven't listened to all the episodes but, so far, the sound quality is very good.
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computerforumz_doctor
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September 28, 2018
Subject: Works for me
Subject: Works for me
Episodes 152 (1939-11-25) thru 161 (1940-01-27) work fine for me. Try re-downloading the file or download the individual files. Or try playing them on a different computer or device. Not all codecs are compatible, depending on how the original files were encoded. 5 stars!
Reviewer:
irishchef
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June 20, 2018
Subject: episodes won't play
Subject: episodes won't play
love speed gibson but episodes 152 thru 161 will not play tried many times. 3 stars because of this or it would of been 5 for speed
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AB118
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May 1, 2016
Subject: Great background music
Subject: Great background music
I came to know about this when browsing old radio in this site. Great show, similar to tintin. The theme music in the background is really good.
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WayneStation
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February 13, 2016
Subject: Barney Dunlap, Hero of Wang Du and Khatt Fi
Subject: Barney Dunlap, Hero of Wang Du and Khatt Fi
Among the villages enslaved and tortured by The Octopus were the Chinese hamlet of Wang Du and the African settlement of Khatt Fi.
Finally freed by the International Secret Police, Khatt Fi enacted the "Barney Dunlap Award" given for determined perseverance in the face of great odds. For the first 50 years the award came with a roast monkey, until they became too scarce.
Wang Du went even further, erecting a statue with flying helmet and sardonic grin in honor of Barney Dunlap which stands today disguised as a Chairman Mao statue. Someday it will be restored, however.
Each village had heard that throughout the hard work and dedication of the Secret Police in bringing down The Octopus and freeing their villages, Barney Dunlap constantly reminded everyone of what they were fighting for and the suffering of the Wang Duans and Khatt Fis (Although he mispronounced their names a little.)
Finally freed by the International Secret Police, Khatt Fi enacted the "Barney Dunlap Award" given for determined perseverance in the face of great odds. For the first 50 years the award came with a roast monkey, until they became too scarce.
Wang Du went even further, erecting a statue with flying helmet and sardonic grin in honor of Barney Dunlap which stands today disguised as a Chairman Mao statue. Someday it will be restored, however.
Each village had heard that throughout the hard work and dedication of the Secret Police in bringing down The Octopus and freeing their villages, Barney Dunlap constantly reminded everyone of what they were fighting for and the suffering of the Wang Duans and Khatt Fis (Although he mispronounced their names a little.)
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kristinmak
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September 13, 2015
Subject: These are cool
Subject: These are cool
Comic-book plots: "Troubles with a Boa Constrictor" "In the Path of Cannibal Ants" "Barney Confronted by Talking Gorilla" "The Octopus [character name] Prepares Death Ray Machine" thought-recording machines, miniature spy cameras, secret passages in evil scientist' castle. 15-year old boy sworn in as a member of "International Secret Police", who also can fly a plane.
Inter-racial romance: Barney [goofball Secret Police member] swoons over Tanurah, the half Nigerian/half Swahili daughter of a chieftain, buying her "new cloth for a dress" and taking her out for a "bite to eat", he tells her he would sure like to get to know her better...
The author, and the times this was created, is fascinated with Shortwave Radio. Much ado about it is in almost if not every episode, and they use it for global communications and two-way conversations.
Each episode jam-packed with adventures across the globe, secret meetings, crime fighting, bar fighting.
Sample of Female Character Dialogue: "...I'm frightened"
Fun, rather exciting, and weird. The entire family will get a big kick out of this and not want to turn it off.
Perfect for .mp3 road trip listening. Excellent audio- although I caught two miniscule "record skips" that lasted a fraction of a second, which may even have been on the original recordings, considering the age it was made.
As weird and fascinating as "Magic Island" (series on Archive.org Old Time Radio programs), the plots and strangeness seem related in the type of writing.
Inter-racial romance: Barney [goofball Secret Police member] swoons over Tanurah, the half Nigerian/half Swahili daughter of a chieftain, buying her "new cloth for a dress" and taking her out for a "bite to eat", he tells her he would sure like to get to know her better...
The author, and the times this was created, is fascinated with Shortwave Radio. Much ado about it is in almost if not every episode, and they use it for global communications and two-way conversations.
Each episode jam-packed with adventures across the globe, secret meetings, crime fighting, bar fighting.
Sample of Female Character Dialogue: "...I'm frightened"
Fun, rather exciting, and weird. The entire family will get a big kick out of this and not want to turn it off.
Perfect for .mp3 road trip listening. Excellent audio- although I caught two miniscule "record skips" that lasted a fraction of a second, which may even have been on the original recordings, considering the age it was made.
As weird and fascinating as "Magic Island" (series on Archive.org Old Time Radio programs), the plots and strangeness seem related in the type of writing.
Reviewer:
Junior50MI
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September 1, 2015
Subject: Speed Gibson - still good
Subject: Speed Gibson - still good
I have just started to listen to Speed Gibson of the ISP. And I have to admit for just under 13 minutes they were able to pack a lot of action into these stories. And who doesn't love a cliffhanger? I unfortunately wasn't alive for the golden age of radio. But I must admit, radio definitely forces the mind to make the pictures. Television doesn't force a kid to do anything but reach for another bad of potato chips.
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ThomasVS
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February 2, 2014
Subject: Amazing Radio Show!!!!
Subject: Amazing Radio Show!!!!
I love this radio show. Had it downloaded on another computer and forgot all about it until I went searching for the series again!!! So happy to have it again!
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chreeuuss@yahoo.com
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August 12, 2012
Subject: Loving this show
Subject: Loving this show
For pure enjoyment, excitement and thrills, listen to this. I am listening to the whole series for the 3rd time.
Reviewer:
mittie13
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October 15, 2009
Subject: Tons of Fun
Subject: Tons of Fun
I listened to the first 5 shows and just had to get the rest. Now after school my grandson comes over and we listen to two episodes a night before he goes to bed. Kudos to all who have made this possible.
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October 13, 2008
Subject: 44 1/2 hours of action!
Subject: 44 1/2 hours of action!
This holds up surprisingly well given the high-tech world we live in today. This is a good serial to have on your iPod for those long car trips or train rides or any other time/place where the 15 minute format would help time pass faster than just listening to music or NPR podcasts. An mp3 disc of this series would be a great inexpensive gift for a young boy about Speed's age (approximately 8-12 years old). Another gift idea is to burn the episodes onto 36 compact discs, 5 per disc, then send the discs one at a time, every 10 days, for a year, like a subscription.
Reviewer:
Peewee
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August 15, 2008
Subject: I can't believe it
Subject: I can't believe it
I'm 67 and I got sucked into listening to this series. Those writers knew how to entrap kids to come back for more.
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May 3, 2008
Subject: Suffering wangdoodles!
Subject: Suffering wangdoodles!
I enjoyed listening to these episodes and found myself looking forward to some free time to continue with the story.
There were some slow episodes, but 70 years is a long time to expect something to be thrilling for its entire length. As stated below, if you like the first episode, then this will be a nice diversion for you.
It is five of five stars for what it sets out to do, but since some OTR is indeed timeless, 4 of 5 is more appropriate considering all available OTR shows.
There were some slow episodes, but 70 years is a long time to expect something to be thrilling for its entire length. As stated below, if you like the first episode, then this will be a nice diversion for you.
It is five of five stars for what it sets out to do, but since some OTR is indeed timeless, 4 of 5 is more appropriate considering all available OTR shows.
Reviewer:
moosie4242
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February 9, 2008
Subject: SPEED GIBSON
Subject: SPEED GIBSON
I have only listened to about the first 25% of the episodes and the sound quality is very good. It does seem a bit long but I listen to a few episodes whenever I find time. Mixing Speed in with some of the other OTR shows makes it seem like I'm back in the "old days". Well worth listening too.
Reviewer:
Tuevine
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November 24, 2007
Subject: Speed Gibson
Subject: Speed Gibson
I, have finaly finished listening to all of it. Fantastic adventure, with more tiwst and turns than any go-go dancer I've ever seen. Good acting and good plot. A bit long, but good.
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April 17, 2007
Subject: The Never Ending Story
Subject: The Never Ending Story
Good sound quality for the first 28 episodes, and I'm assuming the rest are fine.
Broadly drawn characters without much nuance navigate the predictable plot, with the occasional unforeseen twist.
The acting is quite good. Speed is always enthusiastic and Barney is overflowing with bad jokes and exclaiming "sufferin' whangdoodles!" Clint is played by Howard McNear, who went on to be Doc in (the superior radio version of) Gunsmoke, and Floyd the Barber on Andy Griffith.
If you are amused by the first episode, and the threat posed to the world by the villainous Octopus intrigues you, you'll enjoy the rest. I like it.
Broadly drawn characters without much nuance navigate the predictable plot, with the occasional unforeseen twist.
The acting is quite good. Speed is always enthusiastic and Barney is overflowing with bad jokes and exclaiming "sufferin' whangdoodles!" Clint is played by Howard McNear, who went on to be Doc in (the superior radio version of) Gunsmoke, and Floyd the Barber on Andy Griffith.
If you are amused by the first episode, and the threat posed to the world by the villainous Octopus intrigues you, you'll enjoy the rest. I like it.
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